The Marietta journal. [volume] (Marietta, Ga.) 1866-1909, 1887-01-13

veterans, from Northern Ohio, arrived in
town, for look at Kennesaw. They were
piloted by Capt Jacob PARROT, one of the
eight survivors of the Mitchell raiders y
who boarded W. 4 A. train, one morning
in 1862, at Big Shanty station while the
crew were at breakfast and ran off with the
eng ne, The General The story of the
chase and capture is familiar to the elder
people of this place. Capt PARROT is q
fine looking gentleman, and is only in his
AID year, being II years of age when he
participated in this famous adventure His
reception along the road is in striking con
trast TO his experience % years ago. Then
he wore irons. and was the object of con
siderable denunciation by the crowds at the
depots. On Monday he was greeted on all
hands rs the representative of body Of
men who participated in the great romance
OF the war in this vicinity, at least The
party are picking up quantity Of relics Of
the l03d days fight between Chattanooga
and Atlanta, and when they return to thciI
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shot and shell, found ON the old battle fields
-DTED. Mrs L. Z. Mansfield died at the
residence of her son, Mr.. VIII. c. Mansfield
in Cleveland, Tenn on Thursday evening
last, and her remains We're brought here and
on Saturday morning buried in the city
cemetery, beside the grave of her husband
Rev w T. Mansfield She was resident
! OF Marietta for "A number of years and was 4
devout and consistent member of the Bap
tst Church Beloved and esteemed by al
who had the pleasure of her acquaintance
her death will be sad news to many hearts
We deeply sympathise with the relatives in
this dark hour of their bereavement Tc
Mr.. W c. Mansfield this but adds to the
sorrow OF a heart that is already bowed
down in grief and deeply lacerated by the
death of his littleson, Willie which occurred
| Friday before Christmas This double be
reaYement can only be borne by going tc
that source OF strength that is Divine, fol
our Heavenly Father is too wise TOO err, toe
good to be unkind.
-hev. Sam W. Small delivered at the
Methodist church last Tuesday night his
lecture, From Bar Room to Pulpit" He
had large audience and for two hours he
| poured forth a stream of eloquence that we
have seldom heard equalled. His career Of
sin and redemption was graphically told in
chaste and elegant diction that riveted the
closest attention of his audience. In more
| than one instance some touching recital
brought tears to the eyes of his listeners.
| His perioration was grandly beautiful. 1t
was truly an entertaining edifying and
memorable service At the conclusion, Mr..
Cummings and Miss May Manning render
ed that beautiful and Incompatible song
I'm redeemed 1t was soul-stirring in sen
timent and rendered with a culture and
melody that stole in upon the senses, en-
Unused the heart and charmed the mind.
S B. Burn of Salem, Walker county,
Ga, wants information OF Kinchen Taylor,
or any of his descendants. Mr. Taylor
moved hom Wayne county, n. c., in the
early days of 1900 and settled within DAYS
ride Of Roswell Factory, Cobb county. Mr..
Burn is his nephew, is old and blind, and
would be thankful to any one for informa.
ton about his relatives. Address him as
above.
Advertising is science which few up-
derstand Many expend hundreds and
thousands of dollars without adequated re-
turns Others reap large returns from
small investments. The merchant OF
manufacturer who offers good goods and
lets the people know it by judicious adver
| Using is the man who succeeds, while his
old togy neighbor looks on and does not
know how it is done
In Cherokee county a negro candidate
for Tax Receiver scared about dozen white
candidates out OF their wits Some got out
of the race and thenegro was defeated Ben
Perry, of the Advance, was exercised to the
extent of column, but he breathes easier
| now.
MIR, Cliff Dobbs has accepted lucra
tive position as drummer for New York
hardware house, Woolley, Moore & Co We
are glad note his deserved success and
commend him as worthy of confidence anc
esteem He leaves this week for New York
| Our best wishes
Misses Sallie and Hattie Camp left last
week for visit, of couple months dura
ton to Savannah and Darien, and will visi
Florida before returning
Mr.. j. c. Cooper is now with B. r
Legg Mr.. Joe Legg takes Mr.. Brown
place as bookkeeper, while Mr.. G. L. Dan
iell holds his old position.
Two cases of small pox in Murra,
county are creating considerable alarm.
was brought from Savannah
DR. Iennent and family now occup,
the residence formerly occupied by Mr.
Yale on Anderson street.
The farmers are preparing to Oommenc
the year work to pay off the debts the.
will contract.
Mr.. II. A Beach, Forsyth county, ha
recently moved to our town. we are gla
to welcome him to our city.
Wednesday was a bright and lovely da
and redeems the reputation of the sum
South
Our people should not neglect to Sc
out shade trees.
ROSWELL.
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